peacequeen

You're right, I can see where that might mix some people up so instead of me calculating my highest weight, I readjusted my ticker with my start weight being at the beginning of the preop diet. I think most people are starting from preop diet weight.

I'm down 2 pounds this week from 247.8 to 245.8. Great job everybody!

Had a crappy moment and posted it here and wish i hadn't,,i sound like a crazy mad woman. I am having difficulty eating the right things and I'm tracking nothing..not sure why..but I'm still losing. I also head for protein first but if I crave carbs,,i've been eating them,,then it makes me sick. I'm working out but still falling into some of my old habits,,I wouldn't mind feedback if anyone wants to offer suggestions.

Singer/muscician here as well. Sounds like a weekened diaphragm. Some breathing and vocal excercises will help. A vocal coach could help also. I lost alot of strength while being fat but as I'm shedding weight, my voice is getting stronger.. I also practice alot. As the old saying goes "practice makes perfect"..practice but don't over do it. Make sure to warm up first. Try drinking something nice and warm and do some breathing excercises daily. If there was damage done I would think you would have problems reaching height with your voice,,are you having that problem?

If your temp goes up or you have other symptoms that seem out of the norm, only then would I be concerned.

You're such a pretty girl,,the last pic is gorgeous. Congrats on your success and thank you for being such an inspiration.

I don't think anyone here was trying to help her make a decision. She simply asked about info so we told her how to get it. Rootman,,you could be a spokesperson for the VSG..or for any surgery for that matter.lol I might mention, even though I had complications I'm at the point that I can say I don't have regrets.

I've had complications as well. If you do a search on leak, infection, tpn, picc line, abcess..those keywords should find some info for you.

I'm 3 1/2 months out. I had complications so things are a little mixed up and I've never been "on track" since. To calculate my weightloss, it's been difficult because I gained a bit being on tpn from my leak so I had to lose weight twice. So I decided to calculate from my all time highest weight, which was in November. I've lost 52 pounds from my highest weight. My leak really messed up the process for me, I can't really enjoy the loss of what I have had since surgery because I gained then had to lose it again,,it's just messed up. I'm having a hard time and keeping it quiet out of fear of being lashed with a whip...I have a hard time hearing the truth but I consider myself a positive person most of the time. I don't track well, I'm losing weight but I eat what I like,,but lay easy on carbs..breads and pasta and such. I excercise like a maniac. I got fussed at by the doc because I haven't been tracking my protein, water or anything. I joined myfitnesspal but only logged 3 times. I'm not good at tracking at all. I'm in therapy we discuss my disorganization as well as my head hunger. I have a tendency to overeat just because..it's not that I'm still hungry because I'm full,,I just can't keep my brain from telling me to eat something again. I am struggling and have decided to come clean in hopes to get support. I consider myself a true addict of food and before I mess this up, I really need help. I know what I need to do but am having such a hard time with motivation or something. I can't figure it out..the answer is simple but I ignore it. Any suggestions would be so helpful.

You could try making your own drinks like tea and kool aide with truvia (made from the stevia leaf),,it is made with natural ingredients. Not to suggest a soda but you can get sprite with truvia as well. You could mix things up a bit..try boosting your calorie intake and increase excercise to more than 3x per week and see if that increases your weight loss. Good luck.

That's a great article Beth-n-e. My husband used to be a massage therapist and right before he quit he was learning techniques with deep tissue massage that helps with cellulite.

mix it at room temp,,if the liquid is too hot,,it will clump. You can also use a wisk,,that helps as well as a shake cup that has the spring ball in it that is for mixing really well.

Ssilian..If you do a resistance excercise, they make a contraption..they sell them on ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Neckline-Slimmer-Portable-Exerciser-Neck-Line-Tighten-Thin-Chin-Jaw-Massager-/170789523396?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27c3d94fc4 ,,but I don't have one but going to get one. For now, I use my own hands to push against under my chin and hold it 10 seconds,,I do this several times a day. My double chin is gone after losing 50 pounds and I am 47.

Great info,,thank you! Just ordered some sea salt scrub Will def work on the rest!

Marinate Water chestnuts in soy sauce over night. Wrap them in a half slice of turkey bacon,,slide a toothpick through them to hold the bacon on and bake for about 15-20 minutes in 400 degree oven. Makes a healthy snack or great for a party. I read.."Chestnuts also have the Heart Foundation tick of approval"

Never tried Jicama..give it a try! and let me know

I've done a search a dozen different ways and can't find missdiva's bootcamp. Can someone send me the link?

Thank you..and good luck! I want it handy..I keep craving carbs and think if it gets bad enough,,I have my plan in advance